Crime Rate in Broomfield and The Walthams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broomfield and The Walthams

The total recorded crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broomfield and The Walthams crime rate of 17.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broomfield and The Walthams, encompassing approximately 5,460 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-10.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Puddings Wood Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Church Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Broomfield and The Walthams?

To understand the safety of Broomfield and The Walthams, we need to analyze Broomfield and The Walthams crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Broomfield and The Walthams reported a higher crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 1,292 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broomfield and The Walthams witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Broomfield and The Walthams experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 1,202 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broomfield and The Walthams witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Broomfield and The Walthams has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broomfield and The Walthams has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 17.76 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Broomfield and The Walthams crimes were 1,292. The crime rate of Broomfield and The Walthams in 2024 was 236.62 (year) or 19.72 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams were around 1,202 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.14 (year) or 18.34 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broomfield and The Walthams)CrimesRank (Broomfield and The Walthams)CrimesRank (Broomfield and The Walthams)
Moulsham and Central312 14,312 13,248 1
Marconi109 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews85 4946 51,149 3
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park82 5954 4926 6
Waterhouse Farm45 7704 61,001 5
Patching Hall58 6528 11830 7
Trinity45 8655 7602 9
Great Baddow East40 10569 9664 8
Boreham and The Leighs43 9583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville26 18430 14568 10
Springfield North39 11534 10397 13
Great Baddow West33 13512 12552 12
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting38 12362 17271 19
Galleywood29 16470 13388 15
Writtle24 19344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell33 14404 15279 18
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon29 15396 16376 16
Goat Hall24 20329 19357 17
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood27 17249 20230 20
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield17 23202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West20 22233 21212 23
Moulsham Lodge21 21190 24205 24
The Lawns15 24199 23219 22

Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202559
May 202547
April 202537
March 202549
February 202532
January 202538
December 202453
November 202443
October 202441
September 202444
August 202466

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202511
April 20253
March 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202425
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

High Crime Locations Broomfield and The Walthams in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broomfield and The Walthams postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Puddings Wood Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Church Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Cowlin Mead (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Moortown Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Niblick Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Edward Harvey Link (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Fitch Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Roselawn Fields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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